Test Code CRP
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum

Performing Laboratory

Methodology

Reference Values

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Computer Interface Code

PDM # 5302640

Useful For

Increased CRP levels are found in inflammatory conditions
including: bacterial infection, rheumatic fever, active arthritis,
myocardial infarction, malignancies and in the post-operative
state. This test cannot detect the relatively small elevations of
CRP that are associated with increased cardiovascular risk.